SB 294 (2014): relative to the deadline for requesting a recount of an election.

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SB 294 (2014)

relative to the deadline for requesting a recount of an election.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0430s). The committee's amendment (0430) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2014. The committee held a work session on April 16, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 24, 2014. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1658h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-1658h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 22, 2014 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boutin.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2014, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 2, 2014, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 16, 2014, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 22, 2014, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 24, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 1, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 13, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0430 — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1658h — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1658h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 22, 2014: Hearing: 1/22/14, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC2
  • February 6, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0430s, 2/13/14; SC6
  • February 13, 2014: Committee Amendment 0430, AA, VV
  • February 13, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0430, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • April 2, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/2/2014 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • April 16, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/16/2014 1:15 PM LOB 308
  • April 22, 2014: Executive Session: 4/22/2014 11:15 AM LOB 308 =RECESSED=
  • April 24, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/24/2014 9:00 AM LOB 308
  • May 1, 2014: Continued Executive Session: 5/1/2014 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • May 6, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1658h (Vote 17-1; CC)
  • May 14, 2014: Amendment #2014-1658h AA VV
  • May 14, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1658h MA VV
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Boutin Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment 1658h; MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1347 (2014): establishing a house committee to study apportionment of state representative districts.
  • HB 1347 (2014): establishing a house committee to study apportionment of state representative districts.

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